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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.52, 27,901.68 and 11,722.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.52, 27,901.68 and 11,722.49 is: 16,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.52 : 27,901.68 = 11,722.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.52/27,901.68 = 11,722.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.52x = 27,901.68 × 11,722.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.52x = 327,077,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,077,161.29/20,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.50

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